XBOX Cloud Gaming
On the big screen
Stream games on supported Smart TVs, streaming devices, and XBOX consoles.
XBOX Cloud Gaming
On the go
Stream games on supported phones, tablets, and handhelds.
XBOX Cloud Gaming
On your PC
Stream games using the XBOX PC app.
Jump in without installing
Start streaming from the cloud instead of waiting for a full download.
Use less local storage
Play without keeping the full game installed on your device.
Play select new games on your supported older devices
Stream new-generation games on older consoles or PCs.
Pick up where you left off
Cloud saves keep your progress in sync, so you can switch screens anytime.
Play select games you own, free-to-play games, and Game Pass titles. No downloads. Just jump in and play.
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Open the XBOX app on your chosen device
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Sync your favorite controller and find the game you want to play
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Choose the Cloud option and start playing (Cloud Playtime required)
Choose your way to play
Free with ads
Stream your games for free with ad-supported cloud gaming. Session limits apply.
Ad-free cloud playtime
Purchase ad-free Cloud Playtime or get monthly Cloud Playtime with XBOX Game Pass.
Frequently asked questions
You can stream games on supported XBOX consoles, PCs, Smart TVs, phones, tablets, handhelds, and VR headsets. See the supported devices list to find the right way to play on your device. Supported devices: https://www.xbox.com/cloud-devices
You can stream select games you own, supported free-to-play games, and cloud-playable games included with your XBOX Game Pass plan. Available games vary by region, device, Game Pass plan, and cloud playtime method — browse the current selection at xbox.com/play.
Get monthly cloud playtime with an eligible XBOX Game Pass plan, or purchase cloud playtime through the XBOX Store—with or without a Game Pass subscription. You can also stream eligible games for free with ads where available; session limits apply.
Your monthly cloud playtime included with XBOX Game Pass is used first and resets each month; unused hours do not roll over. Once you’ve used those hours, you can continue playing with purchased cloud playtime, which remains in your account until used.
You can purchase more cloud playtime or choose to stream eligible games for free with ads where available. Session limits apply to free, ad-supported cloud gaming.
No. Monthly cloud playtime included with Game Pass do not stack if you have more than one eligible Game Pass subscription. Purchased cloud playtime is separate and can be used in addition to monthly cloud playtime included with Game Pass subscriptions.
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Legal
XBOX Subscription and Cloud Terms:
See xbox.com/terms.
XBOX Cloud Gaming:
Stream with purchasable Cloud Playtime hours, a qualifying Game Pass subscription (monthly streaming hours vary by plan), or ad-supported cloud gaming. Requires cloud-playable game through game purchase, qualifying Game Pass subscription, or, for select games, free-to-play access. Requires supported device. Session limits apply. Cloud game library varies, including by cloud streaming offering (xbox.com/play). Select regions. Terms apply.
XBOX Game Pass:
Game library and benefits vary over time, by region, device, and XBOX Game Pass plan. See the current game library at xbox.com/xbox-game-pass/games. Select regions.
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